The INNOVATE Act could reshape SBIR with stricter rules, award caps, and national security focus—unless a rival bill makes the program permanent. Learn what’s at stake for small tech firms.
SBIR Program Gets Critical Protection Through 2030: What Small Businesses Need to Know About New Security Legislation
The DOE confirmed a slight delay in releasing FY 2026 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 topics, originally expected last week, now projected within one to two weeks. Budget shifts hint at possible changes.
The INNOVATE Act of 2025 proposes major changes to SBIR: new entry pathways, stricter commercialization rules, and limits on repeat winners. Here’s what U.S. startups and small firms need to know now.